The Front-Opening Convert: Notes From Three Airports
The Level8 Carry-On Pro wins for front-opening access, since its padded panel fits a bulky laptop plus a tablet and lets me pull the laptop out before the bin hits the…
A working photographer's packing notes. Cameras in, wheels down, nothing broken.
I'm Nadia Beck, a freelance photographer in Portland. Around thirty domestic trips a year, plus two or three long-haul jobs, always with more camera gear than sense. The Well Packed is my packing notebook. More about me.
From the notebook
Best Luggage Under 100 for People Who Fly Every Week
The Level8 Grace Carry-On is the best value pick for weekly flyers, priced around $70 to $90, with a front laptop pocket that holds a 16" laptop and tablet for fast…
Best Luggage For Europe: Picks That Actually Hold Up
The Travelpro Platinum Elite Carry-On 21" is the pick that holds up best for Europe trips, having survived repeated sprints through Charles de Gaulle without the handle…
I Judge Large Checked Luggage by What Actually Fits Inside
Away's Large Checked wins for interior space, with flat walls and dividers that let a stack of cubes actually stack instead of curving into wasted room. Its flaw is…
Gate Check Survival Guide
Cinch every compression strap before handing your bag over at the gate, since a compressed bag has no room to shift in the cargo hold while a loose one flexes and tears…